Jerry Lynn Eggleston, 65, of Gainesville, Texas, Passed away at 7 a.m. due to lung cancer, at River Valley Rehab center, Gainesville, Texas , but had lived at his residence until the previous day. He was born the son of James Henry Eggleston and Lucille Vermalle Brewer, and Lived in precinct 6, Denton, Texas.  He married Nancy Fleming in 1978.

He was an avid motorcycle racer and mechanic since 1974.  He was a pit crew mechanic for team Kawasaki, and Scott Russell, Daytona 200, 1990 to 1992.   He worked at various Harley Davidson and Kawasaki shops in the Denton, Texas area.  In later years, he worked as a mechanic, and carpenter at various shops, and self-employed.  He loved his master the Heavenly Father, friends and family, work, light rock and country music, and motorcycles and racing.

He is survived by one son, Joseph Lynn Eggleston of Gainesville, Texas. He is survived by one brother, Jim & Jennifer Eggleston of Gainesville, Texas.  He is survived by nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Services will be Graveside services at 1:00 p.m. on December 3, Friday, 2021 at Belew Cemetery, 9500 Belew Road, Pilot Point, TX, 76227 contact at Belew Cemetery Association  PO Box 398, Aubrey, TX 76227, 940-365-5754.  Meet at DeBerry Funeral Home, (presiding over the funeral) 2025 W University Dr., Denton, TX 76201 no later than 12:30 p.m., December 3, 2021, to proceed to the cemetery, or meet at Belew Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.  Minister Chaplain Phillip Weither will be presiding over the service.

Donations may be made for funeral expenses, family, and friends at DeBerry funeral home, or mail to 900 S. Clements St., Gainesville, Texas, 76240, made to Drena Clark with note Jerry Eggleston funeral expenses, family, and friends.

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